VMware Player enables you to install and test operating systems on a virtual machine that can be run from inside Windows. You can install an operating system from a CD/DVD or from an ISO image file and a step-by-step wizard will guide you through the process or creating a virtual machine.

VMware Player is ideal for testing different operating systems (e.g. Linux or Windows) or virtual appliances. Each machine can be configured with virtual hard drives, network adapters, USB controllers and other hardware features.